 The Latinoamericando Expo logo. Courtesy of Latinoamericando srl. Latinoamericando ExpoWhen: Jun - Aug 2009 (annual) Where: DatchForum Opening Hours: 6pm-3am Rating:  Address: Latinoamericando Srl, V le F Baracca 40, 28041 Arona NO. Phone: +39 03 224 7679 Fax: +39 03 224 0397 E-mail: info@latinoamericando.it Web site: Festival Latinoamericando Website The spirit of Latin America strikes Milan as the city's Forum hosts the Latinoamericando Expo. This cultural extravaganza creates a "South American village" featuring internationally renowned musicians, literature, visual and performing arts, handicrafts, film and folklore from the region. The village is divided into themed festival plazas representing Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and Peru, among others, all offering music, food and stalls with local crafts and books.
Music is the centrepiece of the event, with a hot act on stage each night. Past highlights have included Colombia's salsa kings Grupo Niche, Gilberto Gil, Bebel Gilberto, Celia Cruz and Omara Portuondo of Buena Vista Social Club fame.
With such a variety of performances and entertainment, this festival is certainly not to be missed, adding some spice to Milan during the hot summer nights. The festival website publishes full details of this year's programme as soon as they are available.
The 2008 programme includes perfomances by Marc Anthony, Cubanito, Antonella Ruggiero, Cheo Feliciano and many more.
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